PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arley Owner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Judas Priest - Breaking the Law. Oliveira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vai finaliza- Maggo MC. Antonio Oliveira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Owner
vs
Oliveira

179 cm
25
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

166 cm
26
144 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arley Owner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Owner closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Owner.
Owner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Owner scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira has Owner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Owner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Owner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but Owner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Owner on the inside.
Owner scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Owner scores with a shoulder strike.
Owner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Owner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owner scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Owner lands with a right to the head.
Owner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owner gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owner lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Owner on the inside.
Owner lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Owner on the inside.
Good body shot from Owner.
Owner lands a body punch.
Owner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Owner.
Owner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Owner.
Oliveira looks winded!
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but Owner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arley Owner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Owner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owner scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
A short right from Owner on the inside.
Nice body punch from Owner.
Owner scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Nice body punch from Owner.
Nice body punch from Owner - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Owner.
Owner cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.
Owner lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owner.
Owner digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Owner lands with a light punch inside.
Owner lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Owner.
Owner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Owner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Owner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Owner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Owner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Owner scores with a hook to the body.
Owner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Owner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Owner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Owner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Owner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Owner.
Owner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Owner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Owner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Owner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Owner scores with a shoulder strike.
Owner presses Oliveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Owner.
Owner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Owner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Owner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Owner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Owner lands a left hand.
Owner pushes Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arley Owner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Owner closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Owner on the inside.
Owner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Owner pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.

Oliveira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owner wants to stand but Oliveira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.

Owner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owner has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owner is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him.

Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Owner defends well.
Owner wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Owner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Oliveira has his foot on Owner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owner works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Owner isn't so interested in that idea.

Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Owner has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Owner manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owner tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling his head.
Owner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Owner wants to stand but Oliveira has his arm trapped.
Owner working away.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Owner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Owner sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Owner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Owner lands a body shot.
A short right from Owner.
A short body shot lands from Owner as the two fighters clinch.
Owner digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Owner is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Owner lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Owner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Owner pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Owner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Owner lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Owner.
A right handed body shot lands from Owner.
Owner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Owner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Owner.
Owner pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Owner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arley Owner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Owner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Owner lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owner.
Owner lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Owner lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owner.
Owner lands with a left to the head.
Owner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Owner.
Owner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Owner.
A right handed body shot lands from Owner.
Owner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
Owner pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owner lands an uppercut.
Owner lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Owner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Owner gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Owner lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Nice body punch from Owner - that landed with a thud.
Owner lands a right hand.
Owner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Owner lands with a short shot to the head.
Owner gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owner gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Oliveira is rocked!
Owner lands a right hand.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Owner finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owner lands a right hand.
Owner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Owner lands with a left to the head.
Owner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Owner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Owner.
Owner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Owner lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Owner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Owner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Owner pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owner lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arley Owner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Owner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arley Owner!
Arley Owner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Antonio Oliveira had this to say: 'infelizmente não deu,um nojento'.